MANAGER SPOTLIGHT: BOBBY BROWN

23 June 2020

Bobby Brown Spotlight

Manager Spotlight offers a small insight into the heads of incredible managers. This week in the spotlight is Accelerator Manager Bobby Brown!
How long have you worked in Management? 

I’ve worked in management since 2012, winging it initially, but quickly realising this was what I wanted to do with my life.

Who do you manage now?

I currently manage Hip-hop duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn, as well as singer Karl Benjamin.

Where did you find your first client and what inspired you to take them on?

I grew up in Brighton, I used to run events and had a YouTube channel back in the day where I’d film all the local talent. I had worked the most talented artists in the area and when any of the Artists started getting traction they would ask me for help. It just went from there really.. eventually I helped negotiate deals, tours, worked on projects and took on the role as a manager more formally.

What’s a good/bad day at work look like for you? 

A good day is a show day or a studio day. A bad day is when you don’t meditate.

What has been the highlight of your management career to date?

Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn’s Breathing Exercises album and campaign just gone. Despite it being released just weeks before the global lockdown kicked in (Feb 28th), I’m really proud of how we serviced this record and all the work the boys put into pulling it together. It showed me the true potential of an independent operation nowadays

What do you think are the big challenges for a manager in 2020?

Navigating the global pandemic and keeping your Artists sane and inspired to create.

What music are you currently listening to?

There’s loads of great new artists I’m listening to at the moment..

Mustafa – Stay Alive

Kamal. – Blue

Jac Ross – Saved

Pip Millett – Heavenly Mother

Greentea Peng – Ghost Town

Tora – Call your Name

Read also...

SOPHIE and Cymande to be recognised at the Artist & Manager Awards 2024

05/11/2024

The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and the Music Managers Forum (MMF) are delighted to reveal yet more awardees for the upcoming Artist & Manager Awards.

Find out more

Manager Spotlight: Andy Spence

31/10/2024

The manager spotlight offers a small insight into the heads of incredible managers.⁠ This week in the spotlight is Andy Spence!

Find out more

Chase & Status and Sophie Kennard to receive joint award for Artist & Management Team of the Year

24/10/2024

The achievements of Will Kennard, Saul Milton aka Chase & Status, and their manager, Frame Artists’ co-founder Sophie Kennard, will be celebrated on Thursday November 21st. The MMF and FAC also unveil our shortlist for Breakthrough Manager of the Year, sponsored by Amazon Music

Find out more

MMF Weekly Roundup

18/10/2024

A summary of events and resources for music managers from the week.

Find out more
Back to Top

You don't have credit card details available. You will be redirected to update payment method page. Click OK to continue.